Gender: Male
Origin: Irish, Latin
Meaning: Dark Cloud, Champion, Dark Night, Black
Pronunciation: NY-jəl, /ˈnaɪdʒəl/, N AY JH AH L
Popularity Rank: #2,797
Nigel was an Anglo-Norman clergyman and administrator who served as Bishop of Ely from 1133 to 1169. He came from an ecclesiastical family; his uncle Roger of Salisbury was a bishop and government minister for King Henry I, and other relatives also held offices in the English Church and government. Nigel owed his advancement to his uncle, as did Nigel's probable brother Alexander, who like Nigel was advanced to episcopal status. Nigel was educated on the continent before becoming a royal administrator. He served as Treasurer of England under King Henry, before being appointed to the see, or bishopric, of Ely in 1133. His tenure was marked by conflicts with the monks of his cathedral chapter, who believed that Nigel kept income for himself that should properly have gone to them.
Source: Wikipedia | Last updated on June 2, 2024
The name Nigel is of Irish origin and means 'champion'. It is a traditional name that is used in both Ireland and the United Kingdom.
The name Nigel is of Irish, Latin origin and means Dark Cloud, Champion, Dark Night, Black. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Nigel is commonly found in United Kingdom, United States of America, South Africa, and 78 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: NY-jəl
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈnaɪdʒəl/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: N AY JH AH L
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
AY: Pronounce as in "say" (S EY)
JH: Pronounce as in "joke" (JH OW K)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Nigel is recorded 22,931 times globally, ranking it as the 2,797th most common name worldwide.
Nigel is most prevalent in United Kingdom, with 13,138 occurrences, making it the 182th most popular name in the country.
In United Kingdom, the name Nigel is found among 1 in every 42 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | #182 | 1 : 42 |
| United States of America | #1,698 | 1 : 841 |
| South Africa | #1,193 | 1 : 1,301 |
| Netherlands | #875 | 1 : 392 |
| Ireland | #338 | 1 : 119 |
| Singapore | #525 | 1 : 760 |
| Canada | #805 | 1 : 523 |
| Malaysia | #2,862 | 1 : 4,524 |
| Jamaica | #213 | 1 : 298 |
| Hong Kong | #1,365 | 1 : 2,050 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Nigel from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
Nigel was an Anglo-Norman clergyman and administrator who served as Bishop of Ely from 1133 to 1169. He came from an ecclesiastical family; his uncle Roger of Salisbury was a bishop and government minister for King Henry I, and other relatives also held offices in the English Church and government. Nigel owed his advancement to his uncle, as did Nigel's probable brother Alexander, who like Nigel was advanced to episcopal status. Nigel was educated on the continent before becoming a royal administrator. He served as Treasurer of England under King Henry, before being appointed to the see, or bishopric, of Ely in 1133. His tenure was marked by conflicts with the monks of his cathedral chapter, who believed that Nigel kept income for himself that should properly have gone to them.
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